Shipping Plants Out of State?Check Before You Ship.
- jwesson14
- 11 minutes ago
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For many of our growers, interstate shipping requirements are a familiar part of doing business. As more retail garden centers add online sales and direct-to-consumer shipping, we wanted to share a few resources from the Georgia Department of Agriculture Plant Protection Division that may be helpful for businesses shipping plant material across state lines.
Before You Ship: Check the Destination State
A note for retail garden centers: If you are shipping plants out of state, GDA advises that you will need to obtain a grower license.
Each state has its own requirements for regulated plants, pests, weeds and diseases. Depending on the plant material and destination, additional certification, treatment or documentation may be required before plants can enter the receiving state.
The National Plant Board State Law & Regulation Summaries are a helpful place to review requirements for the state where you are shipping.
Need a Compliance Agreement or Phytosanitary Certificate?
Depending on what you are shipping, where it is going and how often you ship, a compliance agreement or phytosanitary certificate may be required.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture Plant Protection Division has provided information on both, including information about compliance agreements and how to apply for a State Phytosanitary Certificate through PCIT.
Have Questions?
If you are unsure what is required for a particular shipment, contact the Georgia Department of Agriculture Plant Protection Division before shipping.
404-586-1140
A quick check before shipping can help keep plants moving and protect plant health and our environment in Georgia and across the country.
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